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Assessing the financial, ESG benefits of agricultural investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... fastest growing sector and represents 4% of Australia's GDP at $67 billion. Speaking at an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees 2021 Conference panel at the event, Goonan cited statistics suggesting that the agriculture sector is targeted ...

Using the SDGs to develop sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... DWS ESG Advisory Board; Speaker, Volkswagen Sustainability Council (GER), speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees 2021 Conference. While imperfect, environmental and social data from companies improving, Kell said. The lack of ...

Wealth managers under pressure on returns, ESG: Accenture

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... to information. "Australians want advice on their financial wellbeing and are also demanding to know how their superannuation is being invested, not just in regards to high-dollar growth but also in terms of more ESG investments," Hicks said. "Australians ...

No all male-boards on ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... those who are well established to emerging directors achieving their first listed role." The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors noted that as of this week, 126 companies in the ASX200 have 30% or more women on their boards, with an average ...

Climate friendly super choice could halve emissions: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... to understand "how much opportunity there is in making a difference in reducing emissions through the power of superannuation. "There's a strong sense of frustration and anxiety at feeling powerless when government is not willing to move its climate ...

Governance Institute taps former ASFA CEO for role as chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... appointed Pauline Vamos as chair. Vamos is a former senior regulator with ASIC and former CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) as well as a non-executive director, lawyer and governance expert. Chair of the Independent Governance ...

Maple-Brown Abbott appoint new head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Abbott last year in a maternity cover role. She has a background in product governance and sustainability across superannuation, investments and insurance. Prior to coming to Maple-Brown Abbott, she was with BT, most recently as head of customer governance ...

Companies failing harassment victims: ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... companies handle sexual harassment complaints which inherently discriminate against victims, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) conference has heard. During a session, Julia Szlakowski - a private equity specialist - recounted ...

ACSI announces new president, deputy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
Debby Blakey has been appointed the new president of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). The HESTA CEO replaces Ian Silk, the outgoing chief executive of AustralianSuper. Michelle Gardiner, trustee director of Care Super, will ...

Ethical fund manager sees 50% spike in AUM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... funds FUM was $2.17 billion, consisting of net inflows of $420 million and market performance of $420 million. Superannuation FUM rose to $3.9 billion, consisting of net inflows of $610 million and market returns of $560 million. Australian Ethical attributed ...